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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.69 and 363.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.69 and 363.47 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 363.47 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/363.47 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 363.47 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 132,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109.53/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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